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Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
The Bureau of Labor Statistics.
RALEIGH, N. c.. March Is. 's7

RALEIGH, N. T., March Is, 'S7.
At the recent session of the Legislature
an Act was passed creating a bureau OF
labor statistics for North Carolina. The
purpose of the Bureau as defined in the
Act is as follows:
"The said commissioner shall collect informa-
ton upon the subject of labor its relation to cap
ital the hours Of labor. the earnings of laboring
men and women, their educational, moral and
financial condition, and the best means of pro-
motlng their mental, material, social and moral
prosperity. The commissioner shall
annually publish a report in pamphlet form and
send or cause to be sent copy of the same to
every newspaper published in this State, copy
to each member of the General Assembly of
North Carolina, copy to each of the several
States and county officers of the State, a copy to
any citizen who may apply for the same either
personally or by mail, and one hundred copies to
each of the several labor organizations which
may De in existence at the time of the publica-
tion OF the report, in this State. He shall also
make full report to each session of the General
Assembly of the information collected and col
lated by him and containing such recommenda-
tions as he may deem calculated to promote the
efficiency of the bureau. The commissioner is
hereby directed to endeavor to publish an accu-
rate list of all the newspapers published in the
State, and whether the same be published daily
or weekly, and to forward to each and all a copy
OF his report promptly upon its being published;
he is also directed to diligently inquire after the
labor organizations of the State and 10 see that
none are omitted in the distribution of the re-
ports he is further directed to confine his labors
to this State"
From the foregoing it will be seen that
the purpose of the Legislature in estab-
fishing the bureau was to place before the
people of our State as far as the same can
be done, the moral, educational and finan-
cial condition of the working people of
North Carolina. To do this great amount
OF information must be gathered from
many sources A large part of this in
formation must be collected by cores
pondence. Following the plan adopted
by other State bureaus, blanks have Been
prepared, with questions, which, if answer
ed, will elicit the information designed to
be obtained by the act creating the bureau.
Those in the State who may be interested
IN the work for which the bureau was Gre
ated, whether they be employers or en-
ployees, landlords or tenants, are solicited
as correspondents, and any such to whom
this notice may come are requested to send
their names on postal card to the "Bu-
reau OF Labor Statistics, Raleigh, N. c."
The above mentioned blanks will be sent
to those who apply, with a returned
stamped envelope, in which replies will
De expected to questions asked Cores
pondeuts will receive the reports and pub
tications of the department, and any in
formation it can give relating to it's work.
w. n. JONES,
Com Bureau Labor Statistics
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Suing for Bonds.

The Carolina Central Railroad Com
pany have entered suit against the county
of Rutherford to compel the delivery OF
the balance of the Bonds originally sub
scribed by the county to the Wilmington
Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, and
interest on the same. The Shelby New
Era says:
"On Monday, the 7th instant, the Caro-
lima Central Railroad Company brought
suit against the Commissioners of Ruther.
ford county for $4,000 the principal of
bonds alleged to have been subscribed to
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruther.
ford Railroad Company in 1859, aud for
interest on said interest to be computed
semiannually. The total amount involved
is about 100000
1t will be remembered that in 1859
Rutherford county subscribed 100000 in
county bonds to the Wilmington, Char
lotte and Rutherford Railroad Company,
and something over thirty thousand dol.
lars in bonds we're delivered to the COM
pany and have since been paid. The rest
OF the bonds were, it has been said,
never delivered, though the complaint sets
out that they were delivered and given
back to the county TO have an informality
CURED and were then not returned. The
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad Company BECAME insolyent and
was succeeded by the Carolina Central
Railway Company and this, in turn, was
succeeded by the Carolina Central Rail
road Company: 1t is as the successor of
the Wilmington, Charlotte aud Ruther-
ford Railroad Company that the Caroiins
Central Railroad Company sets up It's
claim. The claim will be vigorously con-
tested by the county"
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Jurors for the Federal Court at Statesville
From the Statesville Landmark.

From the Statesvllle Landmark.
Following is list of Jurors drawn tc
serve at the April term, 1887, of the Uni
ted States Circuit and District Courts at
Statesville:
Catawba county-Caleb Herman, Jas
McRae, Silas Kale, A Whitner.
Wilkes-J N Holbrook, Leander John
son, B Lynch, J H Lewis, w o Hen
dren.
Ysdkin-S F Fleming, Jesse F Will
liams, j B Holcomb, Isaac Hutchins, VIM
S Arnold, Alphonso Dickerson.
Rowar-Peter Miller, John X Graham
Pink Hall, colored, J S McCubbins, w
Mills.
Alexander-Magness Watts. Wesley
Laws, W W Carson, Joseph Miller, E u
Stevenson.
IredelI-Robt J Knox, ] A Hoppe,
Thos Shelton, Isham Dean, colored, A
P Murdock, J W Williams, Clark Thom.
son, H Cornelius, H M Troutman, J P
Bradley, James Haithcox, G w Sharpe,
Lee Morrow, VIM Eagle, J Fl Scroggs.
McDoweil-N G Jones, o. Sanon, s
P Tate, L L Walker.
Caldwell-J A Allen, D M Puett, A q
Corpening, VIM Estes.
Davie-Henry Hobson, j. no M Furches,
Chas Anderson.
Burke-Cyrus Setllemyre, Joseph r
Denton, d G Stroup. P NJ Warlick.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
THE LAST DECISIONS.

Opinions were filed in the following
cases on Monday last:
Durham Tobacco Co. VS.. McElwee;
error; new trial granted.
Hicks va. Bullock; no error.
Mayo vs. Leggett; affirmed.
Spivey vs.. Grant; no error.
Harris We. Woodard; affirmed.
Holley vs.. Holley; case remanded for
amendments if parties are so advised.
Harris vs.. Mott; no error.
Reeves vs. VIM; error.
Davis vs. Perry; no error.
Alderman VS.. Rivenbark; no error.
Reeves VS.. Bowden; affirmed.
State vs. Bethel; error; new trial.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

az We learn that Congress on the
last day of its session passed bill that
the plaintiff in no case can remove a
cause from a State Court to the United
States Circuit Court, and d defendant can
not remove the case unless the amount
involved exceeds two Thousand dollars.
The plaintiff having selected his forum
in the State Court, this act properly pre-
vents his removing the case elsewhere.
Heretofore remov al could be had by
either party, provided the amount in con.
troversy was $500. Now, as heretofore
the right of removal only exists where
one of the parties is a nonresident of the
State.-RdLeigh Observer.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

% Most Of the United States Dis
trict Courte will enjoy long rest by the
failure of Congress to provide for their ex-
penses for the fiscal year ending June
3Oth. The Courts are without funds and
have nothing to do bat to suspend until
the appropriation is forthcoming.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Dr.. Bragg'S Liver Pills.

These Pills are peculiarly adapted to the fol-
lowing Diseases,
Bilious, Intermittent and Remittsnt Feyers.
Sick Headache, Piles, Indigestion, Costiveness.
Collie, Jaundice. Dropsy, Dysentery, Heartburn
Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Diseases of the
Liver. Kidneys and Bladder, Eruptions of The
Skin, Nervousness, and all Disorders that arise
from diseased Liver or impure Blood.
eB Prepared only at the Laboratory Of
w. NJ. WILSON & CO.
Trade st., Charlotte, n. @.
Feb. II, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

a. It was Baltimore schoolboy
whose behavior had led the master to de-
part from his accustomed rule and resort
to fogging. The next day the boy
brought note" The master read it as
follows: "Licking don't do this boy no
good-talk to him." Pecnliarities about
the epistIe led to inquiries; it turned ont
to have been written by the boy.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
DRESS GINGHAMS.
SatteenS. &c,

We wish to call your attention to line of
nice Dress Ginghams aud Satteens which have
just arrived.
Also, large'lot of Hamburg Edgings and In
settings, Torchon Laces, &C., which we are offer
ing very cheap.
We still have few pairs of Blankets that
we are offering
At Cost.
Remember that we are Agents for The Old
Staten Island Dyeng Establishment
HARGRAVES 6 ALEXANDER.
March IL, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The firm of T. L SEIGLE has been changed
to the firm name of T. L. SEIGLE & CO., W.
s. Alexander forming the company.
Extending thanks for past fayors, the new
firm, by strict attention to business and handling
a stock of Goods that is kept up to the highest
standard of excellence shall expect full share
of the trade in the future. Look out for our
advertisements; they will interest you.
4. l.. SEIGLE q co.
~ All parties indebted to the old firm will
please call and make some arrangement of their
Accounts, as shall close the old business 40
early as possible.
T. Z. sEIGLE
Jan. IA, 1s8T.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of Jesse
Archie deceased. hereby notify all persons
holding claims against said deceased to present
them to the undersigned on or before the 14th
day of February, 1888, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery. Persons owing
deceased are requested to make prompt payment
q. A. HOVIS,
Feb. II, 1897. CIV Administrator
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

4 bnS Gu6CG 0k Tie 6Cb Vi 1O3f 90 Su1b
ment ag ainst the principals in official bonds
is now presumptive evidence only against
| the sureties.
Allen VS.. Tsylor.-Ejectment by v,ndor
against party holding possession under the
contract of purchase. that party
| let into possession under contract OF pur-
chase is mere occupant by permission.
and is entitled only to reasonable notice
to quit. Nor is be entitled to answer in
| an action of ejectment unless he gives the
undertaking required by the statute. The
Arlington ex VS.. Rowland ex.-Held,
when by express agreement debt be-
the death of a party, the statute does not
begin TO run until that event.
Bridgers VS.. Dill and r. r. Company
Where the defendant repeatedly tore
DOVE the fence of the plaintiff, subjectiDg
his crop to injury by stock, it is not error
to leave it to the jury to say what was
the actual damage sustained to the crop
thereby. Such injury was the direct and
proximate damage.
ries that may accrue to individuals from
their wrongful acts, Notwithstanding the
statutory provision providing method
for the condemnation of a right OF way.
Brantly va. Finch, adm'r-Held, that
it is the sum demanded that gives to mag
istrates Jurisdiction of an action. 1t is
only when the principal of the sum de-
manded exceeds two hundred dollars that
the plaintiff need remit the excess of the
principal over 5000.
Ann Loitin vs. j E Loftin.-Held, it
is not error in the court to charge in Ie-
gard to deed alleged to be destroyed
that its existence being denied by the
plaintiff it was incumbent on the defend
ant to s'clearly satisfy" the jury of the ex-
istence of the same.
Held, that in an action against a stran-
ger, to recover possession OF land it was
competent for the feme plaintiffs to testify
that she received the money with which
it was purchased from her father then
dead. Section 500 Code does not apply.
State vs.. Commissioners of Wayne
Held, if by any omission of their duty the
public suffer, board OF county commits
sioners may be indicted, but the indict-
meut must point out the particular public
duty neglected. In the matter of keeping
up feLces in stock Law districts, while it is
the duty of the commissioners 10 make all
regulations &C., to that end, it il not in
cumbent on them personally to look after
the fences and repair the same by their
own exertions.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Home Dem Ocra t.
CHARLOTTE. N. e.
An Important Resolution.

House of Representatives,
Raleigh, N. c., March IL, 1887.
To the Editor of the Morganton STAR
On Friday, Feb. 25th, the following
resolution was passed by an almost unanl
nous vote:
Whereas, There seems to be different
opinions concerning Section seven OF
Article VII of the Constitution, therefore
Resolved, That in the judgment Of this
House, true construction of said seventh
Section requires,
That before any county, city or town.
or other municipal corporation, can con
tract any debt, pledge it's faith, or loan its
credit, or authorize the levy or collection
of any tax, except for ordinary expenses.
it must be sanctioned by majority oi
all the qualified voters thereof.
Respectfully, }. G. MILLS,
Representative for Burke.
People who buy county. city, town or town
ship Bonds, had better satisfy themselves that
they were properly and legally issued
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
To the Taxpayers of Mecklen
burg County.

Your attention is called to the fact that the
State and County Tax for the current year is
now due, and also that most stringent laws were
passed by the last Legislature in regard TO the
collection of the same.
Read the Revenue Act passed at the last ses-
sion of the General Assembly, and do not Gen.
sure the Sheriff if you have an additional tax in
the way of cost to pay for collection of your tax.
VIM F. GRIFFITH,
Nov. 12, 1886 6m Sheriff.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

az A very destructive FIRE visited
Rock Hill.S.C. The loss is over $l0O, 900.
Most OF the business portion hiss been
swept away.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
PHARR & LONG,
Successors to E. D. Latta Dc Bro..}
ClOthiers.

ClOtl1GrS.
Having succeeded the well known firm of E.
d. LATTA & BRO, it is our desire to receive,
and will be our utmost effort to deserve that
loyal support at the hands of the community.
which so steadfastly attended the retiring con-
Germ, and has made them prominent throughout
the two Carolinas.
New Clothing for 1887.
We shall give very close attention to our busi
ness and shall have special care to the interests
OF our patrons, and as we begin our new life.
having no accounts and naught against anyone
bearing good will toward all men," and a very
special liking for ladies, who have the response
bic charge OF providing well for the comfort of
the rising generation" we shall hope by cour-
teous dealing, the selling of reliable Goods only
and the One Price system, to succeed.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods.
Our expenses will be light relatively reduced
as we shall serve In active capacity ourselves and
as we have purchased our Stock very advan-
tageously, and much under value
We will offer inducements heretofore unknown
to the trade
The first call from our friends will be mnch
appreciated, and will give US an announcement
which we will endeavCr to substantially manifest.
PHARR & LONG.
Jan. 7, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
NOT MUCH CHANCE FOR A SOUTHERN

Nor MUCH CHANCE FOR SOUTHERN
MANA Washington letter says; "Rep
resentative Gibson, OF West Virginia,
called at the Postoffice Department Fri.
day to have one Of his constituents pro.
noted. Mr. Smith, Republican who has
control of all such appointments, asked
whether the man had been q Union sol.
dier, and, when answered in the negative,
told Mr. Gibson that it could not be done;
only ex-Union soldiers, he said. could be
promoted. The Postmaster General when
appealed to admitted that such was the
rule. Mr. Gibson thereon declared that
such a rule shut out not only every ex-
Confederate but every Southern man from
paomotion and he asked Mr. Villas whether
he was aware that Southern people had
votes. The action of the Postm aster-Geu-
eral has aroused the indignation of Soqth.
erners, and there is q promise of a lively
warfare upon the Postmaster-General."
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
READ THIS.

In addition to the usual large stock of GAR
DEN SEED carried by US, we have for 1887
several new and improved varieties, viz: Corn
for Field and Garden, Beans, Peas. and Melons.
Also, fresh collection of BUISTS FLOWER
cent packages.
paper sold by US.
r. H. JORDAN 8 CO.,
Jan %, 1887, ~ Druggists.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Surgical Instruments.

To supply need long felt by the Medical
Profession of this section, we have now and will
keep constantly in stock. full line of SpRGI-
CAL INSTRUMENTS, which we warrant
We are also prepared to give any and all dis
counts in any of the New York Instrument Cata-
logues. Give Us call.
r. H. JORDAN q CO.,
Nov. 13, 1885. Druggists, Springs Corner.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
@ A New York buslness man ma

Is A New York business man named
Weeks has been shot through the heart
by burglar whom he found in his dining
room at midnight packing up his silver
preparatory to carrying it off. The fact
shows again that burglars are generally
desperate fellows, who do not hesitate TO
kill when discovered, if that be necessary
to escape.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Comparative Cotton Statement
The following Is the comparative eo.,on
Itatement for the week ending Marcb 10 !
Total Receipts at all American Ports
since Sept. 1St, 1885.

The following are the total net receipts
of cotton at all United States sea.ports
since September Let, 1886: Galveston
6s7, ,173 bales. New Orleans 1850. .95o
Mobile 2Os,22s, Savannah 1851 vii.
mington 1872 ,6s7. Charleston 3s5, 1922. Nor.
folk 5l6,67O, Baltimore s3,654, New York
rs. .ss1, Boston IS, 7s4, Philadelphia s5. .72s
Newport News 99,9O6, West Point 2O2,.
All, Brunswick 25,96l, Port Royal Is.
s22, Pensacola l2,797. Total 4,s74,477.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Lanterns. go.

We have the Improved Tubular Lantern; also
the Buckeye, with Double Globes.
r. ii. JORDAN q co.
DR.. Scott's Electric Hair Curler
Immediately crimps, bangs or curls the Hair to
any desired shape. For sale by
r. II. JORDAN q co.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
BUIST'S


A Fresh Stock of all Varieties just re.
ceived by
W. M WILSON & CO.,
Jan. II, 1887. Druggists
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Barnett & Bethune.
(Successors to Barnett d Alerander)
DEALERS IN
HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES,

Keep everything in the way of Family Supplies,
such as Sugars, Green and Fresh Roasted Coffees,
Green and Black Teas, Molasses, Syrups, Flour,
Meal, Rice, Grits, Oat Meal, Barley. Bacon,
Breakfast Bacon, Hams, Smoked Beef and Beef
Tongues, Toilet and Laundry Soaps, Starch,
Canned Fruits. Meats and Vegetables.
Goods in Glass, such as Pickles, Sauces, Salad
Dressing, Catsup, Flavoring Extracts, Olives,
Olive Oil, Jellies, Preserves, and in fact every
thing usually found in first-class Grocery.
Our Motto, Lowest prices consistent with the
two requisites, Good Quality and Honest Guam
tity." Come and see us.
BARNETT & BETHUNE.
Aug g. 1885,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Total visible Supply of Cotton.

NEW YORK. March l9.-The total Wis.
ible supply of cotton for the world is @.
ssl. 1878 bales, of which 2,3s6,27s are
American, against 2. .94s.6 .6l4 and 2 2.45l ,Sl4
respectively last year; receipts at all in.
terror towns 37,155; receipts from planta.
tions 81 ,666. Crop in sight 5,9s5, ,66l.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
BURwELL & DUNN,

BURWELL & DUNN,
Successors to T. g. Smith & Co..
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Keep full stock of all Goods in their line and
sell them at lowest market prices.
BURWELL & DUNN,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists
March 4, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Court granting q temporary injunction
until the final hearing.

Moore ve. Alexander-Held, that the
act of 1881, section 1S45, Code, changes
the effect of the act of 1874 so that 3 judg-
ment ag gainst the principals in official bonds
is now presumptive evidence only against
the sureties.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25
Garden Seeds.

Garden Seeds.
Garden Seed of all kinds, such as Peas,
Beans, Onion Sets, &C.. for the retail and
wholesale trade.
BURWELL & DUNN.
Feb Is, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

Arlington ex VS.. Rowland ex.-Held,
when by express agreement debt be-
comes due by covenant and is due only at
the death OF party, the statute does not
begin TO run until that event.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

Syme, administrator, VS.. Trice and 9TH
ers.-Held, the practice is TO attack an ir-
regular Judgment by q motion in the
cause. The court will not set aside a
Judgment affecting the property of an in
fant. who was eighteen years of age when
served with process, and who did not ap-
pear in the proceedings as an infant, and
who suffered no substantial injustice, es-
pecially when the rights of third parties
without notice, have ve.intervened.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

Evans vs.. Railrosd.-AppIication for
order restraining defendant from using
draiD.-Held. there being satisfactory affi
davits by practicing physicians uncontra.
dicted By similar afidavits, that the drain
compiained Of 10 dangerous to health, there
was no error in the order Of the Superior
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

Brooks VS.. Brooks ex ct als.-Held,
where the complaint states facts suffi Gle nt
to constitute cause of action and the de-
PENDANTS appear aud make defense on the
merits, making no objection on account of
Irregularities, they must be held to have
waived all irregularities.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

Mcneil q Cows. Lawtou Held, where
an action has been referred to referee.
it is still in court and plaintiff may take a
non-suit a. If there had been no reference.
But the right to- take q non-suit cannot be
exercised where defendant has filed coun-
ter claim, and objects.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-03-25

State VS.. Gillmore.-Held, when in the
trial the evidence is conflicting and pre-
seuts the case in two or more distinct as
poets, one or more of them favorable to
one side, and one or more favorable to the
other, the court, in applying the law,
should direct the attention of the jury to
such various aspects, more especially when
called upon to do So
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-12-16
TEACHERss EXAMINATION.

A public examination of candidates
for teacheSs certificates will be held
at MY Office in the city Of Aberdeen
on Tuesday, January j, 1883, COM
mencing at . ), il. Candidates for
third and secOnd grade certificates
will be examined in the following
branches: Orthography, reading, writ
ing, geography. arithmetic, English
grammar, y. s. hist oty, physiology
and hygiene. For first grade cettf-
Mates, candidates viii be examined in
tNe branches before enumerated, also
in Sciyil government, book keeping,
theory and practice Of teaching, ele-
meats Of natural philosophy, elemenA
tary geometry, algebra and physical
geography. no FIRST grade certificates
can Be issued to any person under
twenty years Of age, and who has not
taught successfully twelve school
mouths. The time occupied by the
examination WIN beone day for sec
ohd and third grades and two days
for FIRST The usual institute Zee Of
ohe dollar will be charged.
Applicants must provide tnemselyes >
With pens ink and legal cap papef.
Remember that privats examina
tions have been ab0lished BY law.
Respectfully,
G. MACLEOD, Go. supt
Warner, OAK Dec. ST 1887.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-12-16

AT the mass convention held in
Aberdeen last Saturday the following
were chosen delegates to the terrific
rial convention which convened yes
terday: d.. Bush, G. n. Harris, G. J.
c. Ma cleod, ]. T. McChesney, M v.B.
Scribner, I. G. Johnson, ]. L. Brown,
C. T. Mccoy, ]. G. Simmons, ]. "A.
ITe,.lahan w. "A. Moore. Al. w. Camp
bell, F. A. Luse, S. H. jumper W. 6.
Houghton, 3. Bonner, Fl. M. MARBLE,
Kenneth Mckenzie, Ed w. Lowe, w.
S. Riblett, James, Ringrose, H. w.
Campbell, Frank Beard, P, Daley, G.
M. L. Irwin, e. x I edewick and r.
B. Smith.